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T e Co SINCEl 1935 thecowl.com w Vol. LXXXII No. 14 January 25, 2018 Back in Black (& White) The Board of Programmers (BOP) executive board and Sharon Hay, director of student activities and cultural programming, have been excitedly planning the event. Hay said, “It was wonderful to see the success of last year’s Black & White Ball which brought nearly 2,500 students together. Thanks to the generosity of Student Affairs, it’s exciting to be working with BOP to bring a second Black & White Ball to the campus. Plans are well underway to transform Peterson Center—it will be a night to remember. Be sure to get your ticket when they go on sale Feb. 1.” Elizabeth Jancsy ’18, president of BOP, said, “One of the things I loved about the Black and White Ball last year was how inclusive it was. The ball welcomed faculty, staff, and all PC students. To see Peterson transformed into a beautiful ballroom for everyone to come together is amazing. We want to make it a tradition every year at PC.” This year's Black and White Ball, which has an estimated budget of $35 thousand, will be held on Friday, MLK Week/ Page 2 February 23. Tickets will be available Students from all classes attended last year's Black and White Ball celebrating PC's centennial anniversary. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THECOWL to all PC students for $15. While last year’s ball was celebrating 100 years of PC, this by Gabriella Pisano '18 100 years of PC, the College held the first dance open to all PC year’s ball will be a celebration of News Co-Editor many events, with perhaps the most students in a long while. With the College that students call home. memorable being the Black and White ceiling to floor drapes and curtains, “The Ball is a celebration of all of Preview Ball. chandeliers, and lights, Peterson the students of Providence College On Friday, February 17, 2017, was unrecognizable. Because the coming together and celebrate PC as Last year marked Providence Peterson Recreation Center was event was such a success, another a whole,” said Jancsy. College’s centennial year. To celebrate transformed for the ball, marking Black and White Ball for all students DANCE/Page 4

Women's March Inspires Grassroots Movement New Hours & New Food

by Gabrielle Bianco ’21 by Alexandra Huzyk '20 Opinion Staff News Staff Politics On Campus

“Time’s Up.” “Liberty and Justice for All.” As the spring semester commences, students “Resist.” Slogans such as these were emblazoned on the Providence College campus begin on signs at the Rhode Island Women’s March, held acclimating to both their new schedules and the on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Rhode Island recently altered dining hall hours. State House. Thousands were in attendance in The new hours for Alumni Hall are 10:30 a.m. response to actions by the government and current to 11 p.m. on weekdays, and 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on president which are threatening to the rights of Saturdays. Eaton Street Café is open on Sundays women, minorities, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., and on Monday through community. In a time in which people are frustrated Thursday from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. The Café is by the measures taken by the government, it is up open on Fridays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and to civilians to be instruments of change in their on Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday communities. through Saturday, students can go to the Eaton While a number of activists from different Street Café’s window from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. backgrounds spoke at the march, no politicians Stuart Gerhardt, general manager of the dining took to the podium. The decision to not have any facilities, explained that before each semester politicians speak lent itself well to the purpose of the begins, the transaction history and sales of each march, which was to focus on civilian social justice dining facility are analyzed. rather than politics. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW '20/THECOWL ACTIVISM/Page 6 SODEXO/Page 2 Alumni Hall's new Asian food station.

Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 UNDERtheHOOD News 2 News A&E Sports Opinion 6 Dr. Bernice A. King Check out our review Who will win Photography 11 addresses PC community of TDF's production Super Bowl LII? A&E at MLK Academic of Hamlet. Patriots vs. Eagles 13 Convocation. Portfolio 16 Page 2 Page 13 Page 23 Sports 21 Page 2 News January 25, 2018 Dr. Bernice King Speaks at MLK Convocation King Discusses Nonviolent Protest and Creating the “Beloved Community”

by Ernie Andreoli '18 positive change in people and institutions. News Staff According to Dr. King, nonviolent resistance, a practice her father tirelessly encouraged, is the most ON CAMPUS necessary tactic to be used in social movements, as well as throughout our lives. Specifically, in a time of Dr. Bernice A. King, a distinguished minister and the technological connectedness and social unrest, Dr. youngest daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King proclaimed that “when it comes to humanity, King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, presented the keynote we cannot have losers.” Ultimately, in order to “create address at the inaugural Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, a beloved community,” Dr. King exclaimed that Jr. Convocation at Providence College on Thursday, nonviolent resistance will lead to our spiritual and January 18. Over 600 students, faculty, and members moral development. of the Providence community packed into the Peterson Dr. King examined her father’s studies in theology Recreation Center to hear Dr. King’s lecture on her and civil activism, and how these teachings fare in 2018. father’s legacy, as well as the importance of sustained As her father declared in the mid-1950s, she reiterated civil rights activism. that the Montgomery Bus Boycott “was not a victory In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of her over white people.” Rather, Dr. King emphasized that father’s assassination, King stressed that “together we the political and social protest was a “victory over win with love for humanity.” After an introduction by injustice.” In order to expose the ugliness of violence Dr. Hugh F. Lena, provost and senior vice president for and injustice in this day and age, Dr. King encouraged academic affairs, Father Brian Shanley, O.P., greeted all in attendance to face prejudice through love. the crowd by touching upon the late Dr. King’s vision Following Dr. King’s address, Tavares moderated a of the “beloved community.” Fr. Shanley reiterated Q&A session between Dr. King and those in attendance. that an interconnected community and a “just social Adriel Antoine ’18, president of PC’s chapter of the order” could only be accomplished through “faith, NAACP, asked Dr. King for her thoughts on how to hope, and love.” As a part of the MLK Convocation NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL keep the momentum going with current social and week on campus, Fr. Shanley honored Dr. Francis P. political resistance movements. “People are responding, MacKay, Dr. René E. Fortin (posthumous), Dr. Mark N. have divided the College’s community to a certain but they are not organizing,” stated Dr. King. While Rerick (posthumous), and Rev. Robert A. Morris, O.P. extent, he asserted that “love will keep us planted.” she acknowledged that protests are an important (posthumous) for creating the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Following Tavares’s remarks, Phionna-Cayola component of nonviolent resistance, Dr. King insisted King, Jr. Scholarship at Providence College. Claude ’18, president of Student Congress, emphasized that “the goal is change.” Fifty years ago, Rev. Morris, a champion of diversity the “power of conversation” to combat bigotry. Dr. King encouraged all in attendance to make and inclusion, encouraged the College’s administrators Claude contended that while all individuals hold justice, freedom, and righteousness a reality. In January to create a scholarship for incoming students that different beliefs, equality and justice are essential for 2012, Dr. King was appointed chief executive officer of commemorated the civil rights achievements of the communal development and self-actualization. Prior The King Center, a nonprofit organization founded by late Rev. Dr. King Jr. During the fall semester of 1968, a to introducing Dr. King as the keynote speaker, Claude Coretta Scott King in 1968. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, cohort of students received this notable award. Today, stated that Dr. King is the living example of her father’s this resource institution is committed to nonviolent 100 students have received this scholarship from purpose. social change in honor of the late Rev. Dr. King Jr., the inspiring works of these four honorees and their In commemoration of her father’s life, Dr. King Mahatma Gandhi, and Rosa Parks, among other commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. encouraged all in attendance to perform 50 acts of influential social activists. Dr. King graduated from Following the inaugural presentation of the MLK kindness and service to individuals of another race Spelman College with a B.A. in psychology in 1985 and Vision Award, Ralph E. Tavares, director of multicultural between now and April 4, the day her father was obtained her J.D. and Master of Divinity from Emory student success and assistant dean of undergraduate assassinated in Memphis, in an effort to mitigate the University in 1990. Reflecting on the convocation, studies, spoke of the continuous importance of current racial climate. Furthermore, Dr. King invited Jayson Sanderson ‘21 noted “It was breathtaking.” selflessness, dedication, and love throughout our lives all attendees to take part in the March for Humanity Sanderson went on to state that Dr. King’s lecture and communities. While Tavares acknowledged that in Atlanta on April 9 in an attempt to connect with provided “a lot of encouragement to people of color, as polarized political ideologies and instances of hatred one another, impede racial discrimination, and enact well as the entire PC Community.” Alumni Closed on Sudays, but Gains New Food Options

will encompass more students than in Sodexo: the previous semester,” says Gerhardt. Continued from front page “Alumni is closer than Eaton Street Café, for people who live on upper The semester is broken down into 15 campus,” said Maggie Burke ’19. In minute intervals, in order to determine regards to the Café, she states, “It’s what times are the busiest and where only the window that’s open late, students tend to eat. From the data that so there’s nowhere to sit and wait,” was collected from the past semester, which can be a problem in the winter Gerhardt says that, “a higher number weather. Many students also feel that of people are going to the Eaton Street the food at Raymond Dining Hall is Café during the week” in comparison less appealing in comparison with to the amount of people eating at Alumni Dining Hall.Colin Williams ’20 Alumni Dining Hall. This prompted said, “I feel like the Ray food is not as the extension of the Café’s weekday high quality as the Alumni food. While hours. Ray has a larger selection, the food at Alumni is very popular during the week when students populate Slavin. SABRINA GUILBEAULT ’18/THE COWL In regards to the elimination of Alumni seems to be better.” Williams Alumni Dining Hall’s hours on also shared, “I was disappointed to students would like to see to replace was agreed upon by Dean Steven Sears Sundays, Gerhardt explains that the hear about the change in hours because the Mexican theme station and the and Gerhardt, after they observed that, same analytical approach of sales was I know many students on campus eat overwhelming response was an Asian “in past years, participation rates have used. Due to a lack of people making there late on the weekends.” concept,” said Gerhardt. “We will been going down.” transactions on Sundays, those hours These new hours will remain in look to keep it current and also look at “Midnight Breakfast is a tradition,” were cut. Gerhardt said, “there’s always effect for the entirety of the semester, menu trends. We want it to be fun and Burke said, “and it’s needed especially going to be a give and take,” and that but will be reexamined before the next interactive.” before finals when we’re stressed.” at the end of the day, it comes down to semester begins. If the transactions Some students have also wondered Williams seemed to agree, stating, “I making business decisions. do not increase at the Eaton Street why there was not a Midnight Breakfast have gone to midnight breakfast and To compensate for the change in Café, and the student body vocalizes held this past semester. Before the start it’s a super fun way to blow off steam Sunday hours at Alumni, more hours discontent, then the hours of the dining of finals week, there is typically an event before Civ exams.” were put into place at the Eaton Street facilities around the campus will be held in Raymond Dining Hall where Gerhardt emphasizes that because Café. This decision was made with reevaluated. students can take a break from studying of the overwhelming student reaction, the intention of providing students Another change to Alumni Dining and eat a late night breakfast, free of there will definitely be a Midnight with a different venue, in addition to Hall is the addition of an Asian food charge. However, this past semester, Breakfast held at the end of this Raymond Dining Hall. “Change is station. “We sent out a survey last this event was not held. The decision semester, and it will most likely be held hard, but we believe the altered hours semester seeking input as to what to not provide a Midnight Breakfast in the semesters to follow. January 25, 2018 NEWS The Cowl 3 Featured Friar: Fernando Morales '18 Casino Night Class of 2018 Remembers Classmate Behind the Scenes by Hannah Langley ’21 by Sarah Gianni ’18 News Staff News Staff ON CAMPUS FEATURED FRIAR Place your bets! On Friday, The first week of the new semester at January 26, Providence College will Providence College was marked with be hosting one of its most popular celebrations across campus. From students events of the year – Casino Night – at diving into new classes to the Rev. Dr. Martin 8:00 p.m. in Lower Slavin. The night Luther King, Jr. Convocation, campus was features games such as Black Jack, invigorated by the start of a new year. The first Roulette, Texas Hold ’em, Craps, a week concluded with another celebration on Money Wheel, Chuck-a-Luck, Bingo, Sunday, January 21—a mass to celebrate the and raffles, as well as food and other life of Fernando Morales ’18. The mass was fun festivities. held in St. Dominic Chapel at 11:00 a.m., with As you walk into Slavin on Friday around 170 attendees, 50 of which were Morales’ night, you can expect decorations, family and friends. The mass was spoken in both such as oversized poker chips and Spanish and English, to honor Morales’ Puerto cards, and an exciting atmosphere Rican heritage. similar to that of a Las Vegas casino. Michelle DeLeo ’18, one of “Father Dominic gave an amazing homily, PHOTO COURTESY OF CAMPUS MINISTRY taking the time to talk with people who knew the student volunteers that helped Fernando so that his words were beautifully friends from other schools.” One particularly coordinate Casino Night, mentioned tailored to honor him,” said President of Campus special component of the mass was Morales’ how she loves that this night allows Ministry Keith Lee ’18. A team of students mother offering a notebook for guests to write her “to use [her] creativity while at including Lee, Vice President of Campus Ministry down moments they had shared with Morales, as work and then see everyone enjoy Shannon Grady, Vice President of Student well as plans for their senior year. the event.” None of the games are Congress Jenna Shanley ’18, and Executive Board “It was truly moving that Mrs. Morales cared played for money, but there will Member of Campus Ministry Daniel Arteaga so much about Fernando’s peers, and it makes be several exciting prizes this year, ’19 all worked to make the mass possible. “You him feel even closer to the Friar family,” said including a television, Fitbit, Keurig, could really feel the love and care in the air,” said Shanley. May 2018 would have marked Morales’ NutriBullet, an instant camera, an Shanley. “What was really nice was a lot of men graduation from the College. Amazon Fire TV Stick and Echo, from the floor Fernando lived on freshman year “This mass was a wonderful way to remind Bluetooth headphones, and a variety came—it showed the unity that students have for the Class of 2018 of a friend that was lost, but is of gift cards. DeLeo mentioned her eachother here.” still a beloved member of the class,” said Lee. “It excitement about this year’s prizes, Aria Ross ’18 said she felt very moved by was a nice way to remember meeting Fernando and her appreciation for the idea Morales’ mass, “It was great to see the connection our freshman year, and keeping him in our hearts that “students can learn how to between PC students and Fernando’s family and as we go through our final semester at PC.” play casino games with nothing at stake.” Food will also be provided at the event from various popular Providence vendors including Jersey Mike’s Subs, Food For the Soul, and PC Welcomes Jackie Peterson LaSalle Bakery. In the meantime, students can make rounds to the different gambling Peterson Steps in as Interim Chief Diversity Officer tables and games set up throughout Slavin for a chance to win the prizes listed above and more. Karen by Sabrina Guilbeault '18 Dumais, PC’s administrative services News Editor PC and what the College wants to coordinator, says, “The layout of the stand for, diversity and inclusion gaming tables allows for the students ON CAMPUS should be naturally embraced,” said to mingle and move about while still Peterson. She went on to explain being able to keep an eye on all the Five days into her time at that it is a duty of the university action.” Dumais has been in charge Providence College, Jacqueline to prepare students for life after of coordinating Casino Night for five Peterson sat down in her office in college and to be successful leaders. years now, and raved about how it Harkins Hall and shared her insight “If we as institutions are doing our is one of her favorite nights of the as interim chief diversity officer at the due diligence, there’s no way we year. She said, “Casino night just has College, a position she will hold until can prepare students without the a great vibe to it. There are so many the College's first vice president for diversity and inclusion component,” different games to choose from that institutional diversity and inclusion she said. the students do not get bored. It is a is named. She stressed that though the new night of fun and excitement that does In an introductory email Father position at PC will be filled, the job not cost anything and you get to be Brian Shanley, O.P., sent out to the to embrace this component should with all your classmates.” campus community last week, he not fall on that one person. “It’s In between snacking and playing, stated, “Until this position is filled, I everyone’s role,” she said. students can also hang out by the DJ believe that we would be well served On a first impression, Peterson or take pictures in the photo booth. At in our work to make Providence said she does see that the campus is the end of the night, everyone is able College a more inclusive, diverse, and “poised for going to the next level.” PHOTO COURTESY OF COLLEGE OF THE HOLY CROSS to participate in a raffle and auction equitable community by bringing in She said, “There is a recognition of to win some of the prizes available. an outside consultant to provide a things that have been done, but there All in all, Peterson emphasized DeLeo also commented on the different perspective as we navigate is more to be done” how excited she is to be st PC and excitement surrounding Casino this transitional period.” “There are a number of important is looking forward to sit down with Night. She said the night is like With 30 years of experience, initiatives and practices that are members of the campus community, “another holiday and is something the world of higher education is in place, but it is sometimes easy and discuss the College’s history and we so look forward to each not new to Peterson, who recently to become complacent,” Peterson future goals. “It is imperative to talk semester.” According to her, “Slavin retired from her position as vice said. She explained that the themes about an institution’s history in order feels entirely different than what we president for student affairs and of diversity and inclusion must be to help direct where you’re going in experience every day,” making the dean of students at the College of the constant and consistent. the future,” she said. night such a fun experience. Dumais Holy Cross. Before her time at Holy When asked to reflect on moments “Overall, everyone I have summarized her excitement, saying, Cross, Peterson held other careers in that have inspired her to return spoken to really enjoys PC,” she “Overall, I think the students like higher education, including the role to higher education, Peterson was said. She explained that seeing the it because it is a lively, engaging, of special assistant to the president/ happy to share. College’s commitment to improve is exciting night that is easy to go to chief diversity officer at Rensselaer She remarked how in her time at encouraging and a good motivation with friends, and there is something Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. Holy Cross, she was happy to see for her. for everyone to enjoy.” She would “Diversity and inclusion has the percentage of underrepresented Currently, Fr. Kenneth Sicard, also like to thank everyone who always been on my agenda,” said students on the campus quadruple O.P., executive vice president, and helped her with this event, especially Peterson. “It may not have always and knows that the quality of student Kristine Goodwin, vice president of Graduate Assistant Shanice DaSilva. been in my title, but I have always life has contributed to this. student affairs, are in the process of If you and your friends are looking been committed to those themes.” She “I’ve seen this change in student solidifying a search committee for for something different, entertaining, explained that her passion for higher interactions and seeing students the new vice president. Peterson will and inexpensive to do this weekend, education, especially in student wanting to learn,” she said. She be at PC at the arrival of the selected pass through Slavin at 8:00 p.m. this affairs, will assist her in partnering explained that having a real visual of individual for the position. In the Friday night. Who knows, the odds with the College as it moves ahead in signs on campus that displayed the meantime, she invites students and may just be in your favor! diversity and inclusion. College’s commitment to diversity the entire PC community to reach out “Looking at the very mission of and inclusion was inspiring. as she assists with the transition. 4 The Cowl NEWS January 25, 2018 Black and White Ball: Part Two Congress Updates keeping it fresh and new.” Dance: The ball will have food, a beer garden, and a live band. While last Continued from front page by Connor Nolan ‘19 year’s entertainment included a live Student Congress Publicity Nicole Murphy ’18 expressed her band and a DJ, the BOP Black and White excitement about the ball. “I was abroad Ball planning commit-tee decided they CONGRESS last year when the Black and White wanted to create an elegant aesthetic they Ball happened. I’m so excited that it’s think students will appreciate in a large- happening again so I’ll be able to take scale event. Congress held its second meeting of After a member of Congress part in it,” said Murphy. “It’s nice to have The ball will be reminiscent of last the semester this past Tuesday, January suggested they attempt to contact and an all-class dance. I think it increases year’s Black and White Ball, but Jancsy 23. work with the PCTV club, the proposer community amongst the student body.” emphasized that the event will be unique Announcements of the music production club agreed that The theme of the Black and White Ball and different. BOP put a great deal of The members of Congress were this may be a good idea and that he knew of 2017 was the Friar colors of black and thought into the planning of the layout of urged to attend the Involvement Fair people involved in PCTV. Their goal white. This year, the theme is the A Night the area. Instead of the two beer gardens on Wednesday, January 24, and help is to hopefully gain funding to support in the City of Providence. Elements that were at last year’s ball, there will be improve activity on campus. trips to music studios, and maybe in the from the city of Providence will be one larger beer garden with multiple bars The class executive boards are future have one built on campus. incorporated into the event. with one for beer and another for wine working hard to plan events for the The final piece of new business for From the Providence State House and specialty drinks. Jancsy explained semester; be on the lookout for messages this week’s meeting offered a change to the food you can find on Thayer that they want to make it a destination posted around campus or in the Morning to the current candidate structure of Street and Federal Hill, the ball will call for everyone 21+ while still keeping the Mail. those wishing to run for Congress attendees’ attention to the beauty of the event fun for everyone to mingle. New Business while studying abroad. The presenters city the College is surrounded by. “I hope students are excited to re- The Excel Club presented before of the piece of legislation wish to make BOP and Hay began discussing the experience last year, but I want people to Congress in hopes of gaining it possible for two students who are idea of having another Black and White come with an open mind of what the new accreditation as a club on campus. The studying abroad in different semesters Ball in the beginning of fall semester. year can hold. The fact that last year was head of the clubs and organizations to split the role of representative while Jancsy explained that the decorations, such a success makes us want to build committee applauded their preparedness present on campus. This was in hopes food, drink, and music will be on a larger up this even more and make it an even and strong foundation of students already of allowing those who wish to be more scale than single-grade dances. bigger success,” said Jancsy. involved in the club. With a plan to set involved with Congress, but also study “A lot of people were blown away Janscy explained that BOP strives up liaisons to different departments abroad to have the chance to serve as a by the look of Peterson last year. People to make students feel welcome and at the College, they hope to extend the partial class representative. loved the idea of dressing up and being accepted. “Having an event of this scale knowledge of Microsoft Excel many This proposal was met with a good at an event celebrating PC,” said Jancsy. for everyone is so exciting. BOP wants have within the School of Business to amount of questioning, with many “The event was more elegant than past to create an environment for students other departments. They added that feeling putting two names on the ballot PC dances, and we’re hoping to recreate to get together with friends and meet they did not require funds from the would skew the results in favor of that atmosphere where people feel new people and Black and White Ball college if accredited at this time. people who might know one of the two transported to a new place while still accomplished this,” exclaimed Jancsy. The Music Production Club also candidates and in turn vote for both. presented before Congress in hopes of Also, some spoke to the merits of having becoming official. There is no such club to fill these positions with people who on campus catering to the needs of those have yet to be a part of Congress, which interested in creating music, according to is helpful in making Congress truly the founder of the club. Although they representative of all students. Some chose did not have a direct plan for how, the to offer compromises such as requiring creators of the club wish to help other more signatures than the customary groups on campus as a way of getting 50 required to run if there are multiple the word out about what they do, such candidates, or making this a temporary as through creation of music videos or measure if not all representative slots are something along those lines. filled in elections. PC Students March for Life Campus Members Journey to Washington DC for Annual March by Sabrina Guilbeault ’18 attendance were invited by the Dominican Friars to News Editor dinner at the Dominican House of Studies. “It was especially meaningful to travel with ON CAMPUS members of the PC for Life group,” said Berning. “It gave us a chance to bond with other students and At 4:30 a.m. last Thursday, over 60 Providence faculty members, and we had the unique opportunity College students boarded a coach bus heading to to spend time with the community at the Dominican Washington, D.C. where the 45th Annual March for House of Studies, where our own Friars studied Life was taking place. before coming to PC.” The House of Studies is where “The March for Life is one of the most joyful, loving, most Friars go to study the order, including PC’s own and faith-filled experiences that I think everyone Fr. Peter Martyr Yungwirth, O.P., who also attended should get a chance to experience,” said Haley Wolfe the march. ’19, president of PC for Life. “First of all, being in the “I didn't get a chance to go on the march before nations capital, with all the monuments, memorials, college because I went to a public school and my and government buildings, is just so overwhelming.” parish didn't host a group, so the first time I went was She explained it is the people who ultimately keep her my freshman year,” said Kathy Toner ’18. “I've gone wanting to go back. every year since, so this was my fourth year traveling PC for Life is funded through Campus Ministry, down to D.C.” however most of the funds that are used to get to the On the day of the march, students were allowed march come from a number of alumni donors and to roam and explore the D.C. area, and some took the the Dominican Friars. “We are so blessed to have opportunity to attend the rally that occurred prior to members of the Friar Family who recognize our the start of the march. PC students marched with the Friars. SABRINA GUILBEAULT ’18/THE COWL efforts year after year and make it possible for us to “What I really loved about this year was the take these two days and advocate for this common speakers,” said Toner. “A lot of the talks this year Wolfe and her team were responsible for shopping and important mission,” Wolfe said. were focused on the importance of love, and the for the trip. She explained throughout the preparation “I am so glad that I attended this year’s March for importance of supporting life in a way that is both there was also hours of prayer. Sister Anne Frances and Life,” said Annie Berning ’18, who attended the march positive and productive.” her executive team prayed the “Memorare” everyday for the first time. “It was an amazing opportunity to Sister Anne Frances and the PC for Life executive leading up to the march, and Wolfe explained with come together with other pro-life Americans, Catholic board began preparations for March for Life last May. “the intention of a fruitful, safe, and smooth march.” and otherwise, to peacefully demonstrate for what we “Last summer, we began by reaching out to our very Wolfe found this year's march very successful, and believe is an inherent human right—the respect for generous alumni donors who were so gracious to was glad to be part of it. “Pulling up to the Basilica life from conception to natural death.” help us take two buses down to Washington D.C.,” for the Vigil for Life the night before the march is Berning explained she was inspired by the number explained Wolfe. honestly one of my favorite parts because we take this of people who traveled from around the country to be She went onto say that after registration closed in group picture on the front steps and there is always there, and she enjoyed listening to the speakers. November, the planning kicked into high gear. “We someone who leads us in ‘Go Friars,’” said Wolfe. “All Upon arriving to D.C., the Friars attended a packed met with the participants to go over the itinerary, the other people around us always look and see us in mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine, which was packing list, and questions, and Sister and I proceeded our matching apparel, and it fills me with such a sense the official opening mass for the National Prayer Vigil to have an increased amount of meetings and phone of pride in our school and humility that I am blessed for Life. Later, the students and campus ministers in calls over the holiday break.” to help lead this group.” January 25, 2018 NEWS The Cowl 5 Bursting the PC Bubble The Women's March Takes on Rhode Island Protestors Rally at RI Statehouse and Fight for Women's Rights

by Kate Brewer ’20 for the future knowing that kids are learning to value News Staff each other and themselves at such a young age.” In front of a podium graced by Master of ON CAMPUS Ceremonies Jessica Brown, a wall of women stood firm with hands intertwined to display Brick x Brick, a national art exhibit brought to Providence by the “We believe that Women’s Rights are Human Rights project’s senior advisor and systems designer Nikki and Human Rights are Women’s Rights.” That is the Juen. According to the organization’s website, Brick core belief of the founders of the Women’s March, an x Brick is a “performance” in which the performers international movement that claimed the steps of the wear jumpsuits with a brick design to construct Rhode Island State House for the second year in a row “human ‘walls’ against misogyny.” on Saturday, January 20. As stated on the governing Each suit features vibrant, highlighter-hued bricks body’s website, this year’s theme was “Power to the against a white backdrop that depict “viole[nt]” Polls,” encouraging voters to use their vote to fight for comments made against women by President Donald women’s rights. Trump. Juen, who donned a jumpsuit of her own on The Providence Women's March was held from Saturday, is a lecturer and critic at the Rhode Island 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and featured art exhibitions, music, School of Design. food trucks, expo tables, and a wide array of speakers “I didn't know what it was at first, but afterwards from diverse backgrounds. Standing among the I looked it up and loved the concept,” said Johnsen. thousands of women, men, and children that came to “I think it turns negative and hateful ideas into a way show their support for the movement were students of for women to stand up against oppressors.” Providence College, as well as Rhode Island Governor The Women’s March also attracted members of the Gina Raimondo. community who happened to see the rally and join “It’s a really optimistic feeling here,” Raimondo the crowd to support the cause. “To be honest, I was told the Associated Press at the event. “People are on a run to the capitol while it was going on!” said Liz coming together to stand up for tolerance, stand up Johns ’19. Johns explained that she enjoyed the lively SABRINA GUILBEAULT ’18/THE COWL for women’s rights, stand up for equality.” Elected and empowering environment that the speakers and in 2014, Raimondo is the first female governor of the crowd created. “The march made me inspired. In state. the beginning, I was expecting the whole march to After the success of last year’s inaugural Women’s be towards feminism, but it was definitely about all March, there was a great deal of excitement cases of social justice and intersectionality.” surrounding the 2018 revival. “Last year I made the “Not only were there a lot of wonderful signs, but last minute decision to attend the march the morning the overwhelming amount of love that was shown at of; this year, I was looking forward to it the entirety the march is what made it special,” expressed Julia of the week leading up to it because I knew just how Gaffney ’20. “It is often easy for political marches or special it was,” said Maria Johnsen ’20, who cheered rallies of any sort to be driven by anger or frustration. on the speakers with her friends in the crowd. It was beautiful to see how love, not hate, inspired and One important theme of the 2018 march was fueled the Women’s March. This love and support for recognizing and promoting intersectionality. “I felt one another is what I took away from attending the like a wide range of women were represented at the march, and it has stayed with me since.” march,” observed Johnsen. “If the speakers themselves Missed the Women’s March but still want to did not personally represent a community, they spoke join the fight for women’s rights? “Get involved about it. From poor women, to women of color, to on campus!” exclaims Johnsen. “Women Will and transgender women, to women of the LGBTQ+ Women Empowered are awesome clubs at PC that community.” help foster that same feeling of empowerment that Notable speakers of diverse backgrounds included the march gives.” Miss Lesbian Rhode Island Ashley Delgado, In the spirit of democracy, another way is to speak Lisa Ranglin of the Rhode Island Black Business with your vote. “After attending the Women’s March, Association, Justice Gaines of DARE/PrYSM, and I feel empowered to vote and be more politically MoniKa Huertas of NoLNGinPVD. active,” said Gaffney. “At times, it is hard to believe Diversity in age was also a prominent feature, as that your vote carries any weight, but my advice Johnsen adds, “My favorite part is seeing all of the little to those looking to get more involved would be to girls, and boys for that matter, carrying ‘March Like utilize their votes and their raise their voices in the a Girl’ signs. It makes me feel hopeful and inspired face of injustice.” PHOTO COURTESY OF WINNIE KENNEDY '20 The Government Shutdown Why the U.S. Government Shutdown, and What it Means to You

by Darren Squillace ’19 a statement about the shutdown as chambers of Congress was not just at the negotiating table!” News Staff it was occurring, stating, “We will an agreement on how to properly While the congressional vote not negotiate the status of unlawful fund the government. temporarily resolved the issue of World News immigrants while Democrats hold The shutdown was also a fight funding, neither side of the debate our lawful citizens hostage over over the negotiations that are to take is out of the woods as it pertains For the first time in nearly five their reckless demands. This is the place over immigration in the coming to this issue or those pertaining to years, the United States federal behavior of obstructionist losers, not weeks, specifically Deferred Action immigration. The DACA program government shut down when the legislators.” The Democrats, on the for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), alone has allowed approximately clock struck midnight on Friday other hand, were quick to retaliate as Sanders had suggested. The bill 800,000 undocumented immigrant evening, and did not re-open until and lay blame upon the majority required a bit of deal-making, as children to live here in the United Monday morning. The shutdown party in Congress. Senate Minority Republicans assured Democrats States. came as a result of senators failing Leader Chuck Schumer went as far that legislation would be put on the How both Democrats and to come to an agreement on a as to label it “the Trump shutdown.” Senate floor in the immediate future Republicans move forward and deal to fund the government that The shutdown, however, turned that will address issues surrounding handle the key issues that triggered was passed through the House of out to be briefer than the one we immigration and border security. the shutdown could be crucial to Representatives. Immediately after experienced in 2013 that revolved Trump immediately took to Twitter, how the 2018 midterm elections the shutdown began, the discussion around the budget of the country. stating, “Big win for Republicans will play out for both sides, as the around Capitol Hill immediately By Monday night, President Trump as Democrats cave on Shutdown. Republicans currently hold a one- shifted to whose fault it was. President signed a bill officially ending the Now I want a big win for everyone, seat advantage over the Democrats Trump was quick to blame Democrats weekend shutdown that established including Republicans, Democrats, in the Senate. At the center of it all for the shutdown. a plan to fund the government for and DACA, but especially for our will be President Trump, who will be White House Press Secretary the next three weeks. Yet the bill Great Military and Border Security. forced to put his deal-making skills Sarah Huckabee Sanders released that was ultimately passed by both Should be able to get there. See you to the test. Page 6 Opinion January 25, 2018 PC Students March For the Future

sorts for where the country has been Activism: and where it can go, then the recent Continued from front page social justice movements prove to be promising for the future. Throughout history, change has occurred not as Each of the speakers discussed the result of the actions of one person a unique issue concerning social in the executive branch, but rather justice that plagues our country by groups of committed individuals today and described how they are whose actions create ripple effects working to make a positive change. throughout the nation. The road to Civic engagement is vital to any progress is not easy by any means— democracy. The 2016 election season there is still a lot of work to be done— was marred by strife and frustration but movements such as the Women’s coming from many Americans who March will hopefully lay a solid felt that the bureaucracy and the “big foundation for future advancements. business” politics of the government The Providence College had left them in the dust. The community was well represented government, however, only has so at the march, with many students much influence in the day to day attending and showing their support activities of civilians, so it is up to and passion for equality. The citizens to elicit change. march comes at a fitting time for The scope of service and social PC students, having just celebrated justice is so wide that anyone can Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. find a cause to support using their Convocation week. Just as Dr. King, own skills. Actions such as voting, Jr. served as a titan of social justice, volunteering, supporting local a new generation of students and businesses, protesting, and even leaders is preparing to take the reins running for office are just a few of the future. Dr. King, Jr.’s words examples of courses of action people were recited at the march: “The can take to make a difference. While moral arc of the universe is long, but it might seem easier to be patriotic in it bends towards justice.” a time when people are proud of their As we march forward into 2018, government, true patriotism comes we must all take it upon ourselves from engaging in civic duty and to follow the moral arc of the working to better the nation where universe, and stand up for what is there is room for improvement. right to ensure a more equal and just If history can serve as a map of tomorrow.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF GABRIELA SHORT ’18 Marchers at the Providence Women’s March on January 20. January 25, 2018 COMMENTARYOPINION The Cowl 7 Independent Studies: A Unique Learning Opportunity

by McKenzie Tavella ’18 work chosen or designed by the study while attending college. It constantly. Opinion Staff student with the approval of the is typically one-on-one—just the Beyond the one-on-one set-up, department concerned, under an professor and the student. For some, the independent study is also very CAMPUS instructor’s supervision, and usually this may seem intimidating; however, representative of how a student’s undertaken outside of the regular it is also extremely beneficial life will be outside of college. There It is hard to believe that I have classroom structure. because this structure is more are no rubrics or guidelines in the gone nearly my entire college career After learning more about reflective of the real world. When real world. Rather, you simply get without taking or even knowing independent studies and personally you are going on a job interview or an assignment from your boss, and about one type of course. My friend experiencing them, I truly see the having a weekly meeting with your then must carry it out as you see fit. changed the course of my college value in this alternative to a regular boss, the skills you learned in your In an independent study, you career when she turned to me and course. Independent studies should independent study will come in have a weekly meeting with your uttered two words: “independent be a part of every student’s college handy. Additionally, the focus will professor, where you typically give study.” experience. be all on you at all times, therefore them an update on your progress Providence College defines an There are many reasons why each there is no dawdling or “zoning and discuss the next steps. It is independent study as academic student should take an independent out;” you must be attentive and alert your vision driving the progress, not your professor’s. Similarly, in a professional environment, once your assignment is finished, you will either pass or fail. Either your boss will like it, or he or she will not. Ultimately, an independent study is a practice run for your career after graduation. As a senior, I am immersing myself in an environment that can only help me. It is more “outside” work, but it is less time inside a classroom, providing for a more open schedule. This effort spent on going to class is used for more productive reasons, such as making progress on your semester-long, in-depth assignment. If there is anything you can take out of this article, it is not only an awareness of independent studies, but also an amazing opportunity to further your knowledge, and gain practical experience. Therefore, I encourage everyone to try and take an independent study on a topic of their choice with a professor who sparks their interest before graduating from Providence College. Ceramics professor Judd Schiffman and Da-Neil McFarlane ’19 during their indepdent study. KRISTINA HO ’18 / THE COWL Lean In to the New Semester by Andrea Traietti ’21 Opinion Staff CAMPUS

The start of 2018 has come and gone, and maybe some of those New Year’s resolutions have seemed to slip away with it. But a lapse in achieving those “new year, new me” goals should not be a deterrent from other attempts at goal setting. Especially for college students, goal setting in both a short-term and long-term context has proven to be a critical skill in classroom and career settings. One of the scariest questions for a college student to hear also seems to be one of the most common: “What are your plans for after college?” Conveniently, winter break seems to offer ample opportunities for family members, neighbors, and co-workers to remind lots of students that for the most part, they really have no plan. This time off also affords students plenty of time to think (or, more accurately, stress) about meetings to set up once back on campus, internship opportunities for PHOTO COURTESY OF CODE LIKE A GIRL a rapidly approaching summer break, and establishing some sort of path for after graduation. still cannot exactly trace how she ended up in her Long-term dreams can be as specific or unspecific Finding a summer job is a daunting task, let alone position at Facebook. Now, she advocates for a new as desired, and 18-month goals offer a chance for trying to figure out what comes after graduation. approach to setting goals. Sandberg says in Lean In, more short-term and organized planning, and serve The pressure to have a solid outline for a path post- “I recommend adopting two concurrent goals, a long- as check-ins or opportunities to reflect on progress. graduation is so overwhelming that it seems like there term dream and an 18-month plan.” Broadening the scope of goal setting makes it a much is not even a good place to start. With stress like this, it The reason that Sandberg’s goal-setting process more accessible process, especially for college students should not come as a surprise that serious goal setting could be so useful to college students is because of the following a winding and constantly evolving path. is unappealing and scary to college students. way it fosters flexibility. “A long term dream does not And this goal setting has proven to be critical However, it is time to amend the goal-setting process have to be realistic or even specific,” says Sandberg. to success even before actually achieving the goals and change the perception of what makes a good goal. She adds, “even a vague goal can provide direction, a themselves. A Harvard publication on the importance In her book Lean In, Facebook Chief Operating Officer far-off guidepost to move toward.” of goal setting has cited the process as a way to improve Sheryl Sandberg frames career paths as a jungle gym In turn, these long term dreams should inform motivation, creativity, sense of agency, responsibility, rather than a more traditional ladder, where people the way we go about setting shorter, 18-month goals and overall confidence. move only up or down. that focus on more immediate personal, academic, For students, feeling empowered in their own Sandberg, a Harvard University graduate and and professional improvements. These goals should choices leads not only to higher success levels in the widely considered one of the world’s most powerful serve as stepping stones toward one day achieving classroom, but also the ability to carry this confidence women, admits that she herself never outlined a real that bigger dream, whether it is to travel, to work in a and consequent success into their careers and their goal for her future when she was in college, and she certain field, or just to have a happy professional life. lives in general. 8 The Cowl COMMENTARYOPINION January 25, 2018 Learning to Live Without Fear

by Kevin Copp ’18 trust. The person who is afraid of their true self Opinion Staff Yet the missing piece that makes such a dedication does not challenge themselves to improve, but to trust possible is the ability to overcome the instead is content with maintaining the status SOCIETY fear that pervades society. Fear is the wedge in quo. They are not concerned with being in touch society that sits squarely between understanding with reality but rather with how many likes they Dr. Bernice A. King’s visit to Providence and ignorance, keeping people apart instead of can receive on Instagram and how many people College in the midst of one of the most polarized bringing them together. Comprehending one’s will recognize them on campus. For fear that their political landscapes in recent history calls to mind own fear and learning to conquer its debilitating true selves will be exposed, these people conform the power of the people to create change. effects is absolutely essential for creating a positive to the societal standards of beauty, lifestyle, and Just as her father, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, impact on contemporary society. attitude, and never reach a level of comfort with Jr., led the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and The fear of being one’s truly authentic self is their honest selves. ’60s and inspired generations since as a result of the most dangerous and harmful type of fear that There are also people who are simply afraid his philosophy of nonviolence, so too has Dr. King someone can experience. A person afraid of being of being wrong. They do not want their ideas to highlighted the potential of the individual to make totally honest with themselves oftentimes does be rejected, so they might keep quiet and never society more equitable through a commitment to not realize their self-deception. enter into a true connection with another person. They also might project a close-mindedness so severe that they isolate themselves from others entirely, rendering themselves unable to feel any connection because they are so far out of bounds from the rest of society. The most dangerous idea someone can have is to think that everyone else should be just like them. Conquering fear helps build a society on the bridges of trust and compassion, whereas the inability to be honest with oneself only ignites the incendiary walls of malice and greed. So put away your fear, focus on being honest with yourself in the new semester, and heed the most common phrase in the Bible: “Be not afraid.” 2018 can be the year in which you talk to that cute stranger, work hard in class because it is actually important, and delete your Instagram because who cares how many people decided to post another picture of a sunset over the clock near Slavin? Doing more things that actually give you a deep-down sense of satisfaction can help you become more in-touch with your real self and change the world in small ways—the only ways that big changes can ever come to stay. As Dr. Bernice A. King and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. have found, trusting our true selves can help us attain the dream of freedom that humanity continues to push toward. Dr. Bernice A. King addresses the PC community. NICHOLAS CRENSHAW ’20 / THE COWL Lady Liberty Shines Despite Shutdown Absurdity by Lela Biggus ’18 budge on issues central to satisfying It is because of this ineptitude is pure absurdity and, tragically, the Opinion Staff the Democratic Party’s electorate and and pervasive disorganization that a fate of potential immigrants, asylum POLITICS the Republican Party’s president, but a compromise on DACA for Democrats seekers, and DACA recipients hangs in compromise was reached. and tighter border security for the balance. While the fuss is pretty much Republicans could not be We are supposed to be the “melting The Statue of Liberty remained over, we the people should not be too reached in time to prevent the pot,” the land of the free where the open during the brief but dramatic quick to move on and forget. Now is shutdown, but Trump alone “huddled masses” may congregate government shutdown over the as good a time as any to pause and cannot be blamed. to find themselves welcomed and at weekend, shining a light on how far take a good long look in the mirror. It is the injection of petty home. However, with Trump’s attitude we as a nation have strayed from our A big part of why this shutdown politics into what should toward immigration, the U.S. is not founding values. happened in the first place is the be serious decision- what it claims to be. The monument remained open character of President Trump as a making that makes It is not as though the values of because the daily cost of running it, leader. Here we have a president a mockery of our democracy and freedom were perfect around $65,000, is miniscule considering too easily swayed by those around governing body. under Obama and now suddenly the amount of revenue Lady Liberty him to the point that he seems to Last week we doomed under Trump. The ideals of rakes in for the city. New York Governor agree to pass the Deferred Action for heard intellectuals, liberty, citizenship, and even democracy Andrew Cuomo commented, “From our Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program journalists, and have been flawed as long as the point of view, it’s a good investment.” one moment, and when dissuaded by political analysts United States of America has existed. The move may have been a good his advisors, changes his mind the seriously debate Nonetheless, these are the values that investment, but the irony of keeping Ellis next. whether or not the we tote, that we are most proud of. The Island operating while our government He has a disorganized agenda, president would fight for these values is in itself the ideal was shut down is almost too perfect. confused Republican leaders be satisfied with towards which we strive. Our country’s most sacred monument, surrounding him who are funding for any Ellis Island remaining open this representing the pure American ideal constantly on damage control, and physical structure weekend was an omen. The universe of acceptance, continued to welcome absolutely no backbone. However, resembling a border is screaming at us to embrace our visitors while Congress displayed its a spineless, voiceless Trump may wall, as long as he country’s multicultural identity, while inability to compromise on issues of be for the best. The “shithole” could claim that his simultaneously reassuring us that no immigration and border security. comment heard around the world campaign promise matter how ridiculous things are right Whether you called it the “Trump would certainly suggest it. had been fulfilled. now, reason, love, and tolerance might Shutdown” or the “Schumer This just win out in the Shutdown,” it end. ended at noon on Monday with an 81- 18 vote in the Senate. Prior to the vote, media outlets were certain neither side would PHOTO COURTESY OF SHUTTERSTOCK January 25, 2018 OPINION The Cowl 9 Providence College’s Student-Run Newspaper Since 1935 Publisher: Kristine Goodwin Time’s Up, PC Co-Publisher: Dr. Steven A. Sears Advisor: Richard F. 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by Kerry Torpey ’20 A&E Co-Editor THEATRE

“Madness in great ones must not unwatched go.” With intense sound effects and choreographed fight scenes, the Providence College Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film’s upcoming production of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet will certainly capture the mania and drama of the tragedy. In their final days of rehearsal, the cast of Hamlet is working tirelessly to perfect the well- known and notorious tale. Led by Director John Garrity ’73, who is an associate professor in TDF, the play follows Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, as he seeks revenge for the murder of his father, the king, by his uncle, Claudius. Alongside Garrity are several collaborators who have put hours into the production. Trevor Elliot, who worked as assistant technical director and has designed the sets for Into the Woods and The Addams Family at PC, put together lighting and scenic design that encapsulates the commotion on stage. Assistant Professor Megan Chang has served as a vocal coach for the actors. Furthermore, audiences should expect to see contemporary costumes designed by Maxine Wheelock, who also worked on Our Town. Stereotypically recognized for his brooding nature, Hamlet teeters on the edge of sanity and lunacy. Audiences can anticipate Timothy Brown ’20 as Hamlet crazily running about the center stage one second and droopily dragging his feet the next. Rather than performing in the Angell Blackfriars Theater in the Smith Center for the Arts, the cast will be in the Bowab Studio Theater, which is PC’s very own black box theater. Although it is small, the Bowab seems fitting for Hamlet, as the close proximity to the actors allows the audience to feel immersed in the drama at Elsinore Castle. Certainly a standout moment for audiences Timothy Brown ’20 (Hamlet) and Jennifer Dorn ’18 (Ophelia) rehearse a scene. GABI DESS ’18/TDF will be the way in which the production crew with his powerful voice and expression. Tickets are $5 for students, $9 for seniors, presents the ghost of King Hamlet. Played by Hamlet will run for seven performances total. and $13 for adults. They can be purchased Daniel Carroll ’18, who also appears in the role Opening weekend is Jan. 26-28, with 7:30 p.m. online, in person in the Smith Center at the Box of Claudius, the ghost of King Hamlet literally shows on Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. show Office, or over the phone at 401-865-2218. Just becomes a projection. Without revealing too on Sunday. Following a week off, the cast will as “madness in great ones must not unwatched much, Carroll will leave audiences startled be back Feb. 8-11 with four final performances. go,” this showcase of Hamlet is not one to miss. Fans Are Falling for Fall Out Boy’s New Album, M A N I A

by Julia Vaccarella ’20 long-time fans who were hoping for starring Tom Hanks, with the song not equate a transfer in the band’s A&E Staff Fall Out Boy to return to their roots. “Wilson (Expensive Mistakes).” The messages regarding mental health. This is also a major reason why the album also references Olympic figure In fact, M A N I A explores Pete Wentz’s MUSIC album was delayed in the first place skater Tonya Harding and The Addams well-known battle with bipolar disorder. as lead songwriters Pete Wentz and Family character, Wednesday Addams. Stump’s strong vocals still balance Last week the popular American Patrick Stump were not content Despite this change, the Fall well, even in the songs that have also band Fall Out Boy released their with the album as it was at the time. Out Boy of the early-2000s is not incorporated some elements of pop. seventh studio album, M A N I A. Several of the songs on M A N I A completely absent from M A N I A. “The Last of the Real Ones” highlights The album, which was expected contain multiple pop culture references, Keeping this in mind, it is clear that Stump’s voice while also significantly to debut in mid September, was such as the allusion to the filmCastaway, Fall Out Boy’s shift in sound does limiting the electronic beats present on delayed and pushed back to Jan. 19. tracks like “Stay Frosty Royal Milk Tea.” Aligning with the trend set Fall Out Boy has received mixed by other music groups, it is safe reviews on M A N I A. Those who have to say that M A N I A is Fall Out been listening to the band since they Boy’s least rock production yet, an were just beginning to emerge as a ironic statement to make, considering rock group have expressed disinterest that one of their previous albums and frustration with the album and is entitled Save Rock and Roll. the group’s decision to tour with both Panic! At the Disco, Coldplay, and blackbear and Jaden Smith, because both Maroon 5 are among many other artists produce rap/hip hop. Others, bands that have integrated electronic though, have been much less critical styles into their former rock sound and have even chosen to embrace the in the past year. Fall Out Boy’s own emphasis on pop and electronic music. experimentation with pop dates back Considering that the band has been to the mainstream success of the song around for over 15 years, some variety “Centuries,” which was featured in sound is justified. Their previous on their previous album American work did attract a much different Beauty/American Psycho. It is possible fanbase, and the group was a brand that the mainstream success of this synonymous with the punk genre. single has led Fall Out Boy to explore Regarding the new album, though, the pop genre further in their music. band member Wentz has stated in an “Young and Menace,” which interview with Rolling Stone, “It feels was released early on as a single, is like every once in a while, you’ve arguably the most electronic song on gotta do a hard restart that clears the the record. The track confused many Fall Out Boy band members posing for a photoshoot for new album, M A N I A. PHOTO COURTESY OF HIDDENJAMES.COM cache and erases the hard drive…” 14 The Cowl ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Janurary 25, 2018 A ‘Fur’-ious Debate Are Fashion Designers Pushing Animal Rights Aside?

by Patrick Fuller ’21 A&E Staff LIFESTYLE

Remember that short stint of time when everyone seemed to be an animal rights activist battling against the fur industry? According to National Geographic, 15 or 20 years ago top models would pose for ads with slogans like, “We’d rather go naked than wear fur.’” However, fur production has more than doubled since the 1990s, with about a hundred million skins created in 2015. What used to be a target of shame and disdain has now become the premier option for modern winter clothing. Look no further than Macy’s, for example. A visit to the store’s online catalog will reveal “The Fur Vault,” currently filled with 173 items to choose from including a $2,795 printed fox fur coat of dazzling, PHOTO COURTESY OF FRIENDSOFANIMALS.ORG white splotched with patterns of blue and red. black bears are killed to create the famous hats worn by endangered animals, and only purchases fur Furthermore, Macy’s offers a chinchilla-trim mink fur Queen Elizabeth II’s Five Regiments of Foot Guards. from licensed North American trappers regulated belted cape for $6,995 and a Persian lamb fur coat for A more relatable example of animal cruelty can by state, provincial, and federal standards. $8,895. Beyond the capes and coats lies an assortment be found in the surge of Canadian Goose jackets Karl Lagerfeld, a Paris-based fashion designer of accessories ranging from backpacks, gloves, hats, being purchased by college students everywhere. and creative director of Chanel and Fendi, would headbands, and scarves to tech accessories and cases. PETA details a step-by-step process of how “wild most certainly defend Canada Goose in its Even famous designers are taking advantage coyotes are caught in steel leg clamps, head- production. In an interview with the fashion icon, of the fur craze; Gucci sells a $34,000 printed crushing traps, body-gripping traps, or neck The Independent learned that Lagerfeld reconciled mink fur coat with “slightly cropped sleeves for snares.” Eventually, if the traps fail to kill the his known love for animals by recognizing elegant appeal,” and “a breathtaking tiger design… coyotes, “trappers will strangle, stomp on, or the fact that, “A butcher shop is worse” and printed to the back for a look that ensures you’re bludgeon them to death.” The fur taken from these predicting the terrible bout of unemployment spotted and never forgotten.” Fur products seem skinned animals is sewn into the hoods of Canada the world would face without the fur industry. to grant the wearer an aura of class and nobility Goose jackets. This dilemma leaves consumers No matter which side one may take, no one can while providing the comfort of a bathrobe. wondering if a 2-inch goose patch on the left deny the jacket’s heavy presence on the Providence However, the fur industry still remains sleeve and a hood trimmed with coyote fur is truly College campus. A narrow survey of the population controversial. According to People for the Ethical worth $900 and the sacrifice of innocent animals. indicates that most people do not even know about Treatment of Animals (PETA), “Animals on fur However, Canada Goose has a “commitment the controversy behind the jackets. However, farms spend their entire lives confined to cramped, to traceability” on its website which states, “We once informed, people are immediately appalled. filthy wire cages. Fur farmers use the cheapest believe all animals are entitled to humane treatment For example, Nicholas Lamberton ’21 said, and cruelest killing methods available, including in life and death, and are deeply committed to “After hearing how the hoods are made, I can’t suffocation, electrocution, gas, and poison.” In the responsible use and ethical sourcing of all imagine anyone actually buying and supporting fact, more than half the fur in the United States animal materials in our products. We do not the Canada Goose brand.” Andy Carpio ’21 agreed, comes from cats and dogs skinned in China condone any willful mistreatment and neglect “It makes me sad that innocent animals have to be GABI DESS ’18/TDF and mislabeled for deceptive advertisement. of animals or acts that maliciously cause undue killed so someone can make a fashion statement.” Moreover, animals caught in the wild are subject pain, injury or suffering.” This program seeks With the argument given from both sides, to blood loss, shock, dehydration, frostbite, and to ensure that the company’s furs are sourced hopefully one can form his or her personal opinion gangrene as a result of a variety of crude traps. from a reliable provider which avoids “any unfair on the morality of the fur industry and use it to For example, the Canadian seal slaughter occurs practices, willful mistreatment or undue harm.” influence the rest of the world, but until then annually in which tens of thousands of baby seals Finally, the business claims that it never fur in the fashion industry will continue to be a are shot for their pelts. Also, in Canada, hundreds of purchases fur from fur farms, never uses fur from fashion statement for men and women’s clothing. Remembering Dolores O’Riordan Lead Singer of Irish Rock Band Dead at 46 by Joe Clancy ’18 love of her life. Her big break came audition, she was able to blow the band Border Breakers Award as a top 10 A&E Staff in 1990 when the young talent joined mates and judges away, as there was breakout band, which is a massive the band that she will always be no question that she deserved the spot milestone for any European band. MUSIC associated with, The Cranberries. with her powerful vocals. O’Riordan The Cranberries split up in 2003, The Cranberries were a band was ultimately awarded the title of citing creative differences and artistic “This was just meant to be, this that never were, nor ever wanted lead singer and the rest was history. ambitions. Following the band’s split, is coming back to me, cause pure to be, defined by a single music The band went on to release a number O’Riordan went on to launch her own love, cause this is pure love.” On genre. The group formed in 1989 and of hit albums including Everybody successful solo career. Her first single Jan. 15, the music world lost Dolores incorporated various sounds like Else is Doing It so Why Can’t We (1993) following the breakup was featured on O’Riordan, lead singer of Irish rock Irish folk, pop punk, and even hit pop and To the Faithful Departed (1996), both an album that included legendary artists band and international sensation, rock music into their work. In 1990 of which were massive commercial such as Eric Clapton and Sheryl Crow. The Cranberries. O’Riordan was the band decided to separate from successes, with the latter album O’Riordan went on to release known for her amazing vocal range their lead singer, Niall Quinn, and reaching number two on the Billboard her first full solo album Are You and abilities that made her one of the had open auditions for the position. Top 200. The Cranberries even Listening? (2007)which has sold most recognizable voices in music. When O’Riordan decided to went on to receive the European over 350,000 copies worldwide. She Some described her voice as continued to release and perform definitive yet relatable. O’Riordan concerts. The singer even had the reached international fame as she privilege of performing in front and the albums she collaborated on of world leaders like Pope Francis saw worldwide success both critically and Princess Diana. Princess Diana and commercially. She was held in said that O’Riordan’s singing was high regard in her native Ireland so beautiful it actually brought her as well as across the globe. In fact, to tears. O’Riordan also partnered one of the first public mourners with former The Smiths band was President of Ireland Michael D. member Andy Rourke in the Higgins, and O’Riordan also received 2010s to launch the band D.A.R.K. condolences from rock legends, Although her family is keeping like The Kinks guitarist, Dave Davies. details of her death private, fans Born in 1971, O’Riordan was the around the world mourned alongside youngest of nine children, hailing them at the late singer’s funeral from a large Irish Catholic family in on Jan. 22. Thousands of tributes Limerick. From a young age, O’Riordan from fans and celebrities prove showed interest and passion in music, the power and legendary effect often describing singing as the true Dolores O’Riorden preorming with the Cranberries in 2000. PHOTO COURTESY OF THETIMES.CO.UK O’Riordan had on the music industry. January 25, 2018 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Cowl 15 Netflix Announces a Fortunate Event Fans Anticipate a New Season of A Series of Unfortunate Events

by Ryan Cox ’18 green-light the final season. In an interview with Weissman as Violet Baudelaire, and Louis Hynes A&E Staff Entertainment Weekly, Handler said, “We hope to as Klaus Baudelaire. The first season features Will get the go-ahead to do season three, which…given Arnett, Joan Cusack, and Alfre Woodard, and TELEVISION how quickly young actors age and change, we’re the second season plans to include Tony Hale, trying to film everything as quickly as possible…The Nathan Fillion, and Sara Rue in its supporting cast. third season would be the rest of [the book series].” Season one of Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate When Netflix first announced a television In addition to Harris, the series includes Events is now streaming. Season two is adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s popular, children’s Patrick Warburton as Lemony Snicket, Malina scheduled to release on March 30 at 12:01 a.m. book series A Series of Unfortunate Events, critics were skeptical. The 2004 feature film starring Jim Carrey as Count Olaf received generally mixed to poor reviews and was a failed attempt at turning the book series into a film franchise. The Netflix series, which premiered in January 2017 and stars Neil Patrick Harris as Count Olaf, however, worked around the mistakes of the film, and its second season is slated to premiere on March 30. Following the format of the first season, each book of the series occupies two episodes of the season, allowing the creators to flesh out all the details in the plot. Season two picks up where season one left off and will cover books five through nine of the series: The Austere Academy, The Ersatz Elevator, The Vile Village, The Hostile Hospital, and The Carnivorous Carnival. Season one received a 93 percent fresh rating from Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus: “enjoyably dark, A Series of Unfortunate Events matches the source material’s narrative as well as its tone, leaving viewers with a wonderfully weird, dry, gothic comedy.” The show was also praised for its handling of themes of grief and loss, in addition to its set design and casting. The second season, then, has a considerable amount of pressure to live up to. Its teaser trailer featured Harris as Count Olaf, but did not offer many details besides the release date. Online sources showed no additional information, and it seems that Daniel Handler (real name of Lemony Snicket and executive producer of the series) is keeping the project as quiet as possible. Handler did acknowledge the possibility of a third season, admitting that he hopes Netflix will Season 2 of A Series of Unfortunate Events premieres Spring 2018 starring Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris. PHOTO COURTESY OF COMINGSOON.NET

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If The World Was White

by Marelle Hipolito ’21 Portfolio Staff POETRY

If the world was white, you would have no jokes. You would just talk about the weather, who won last night, The guy or the girl, the couple in a fight— That is, if the world was white.

If the world was white, you would have no jokes. You would ask what I want to eat, what movie I’d want to see tonight, What dream car I want to buy— That is, if the world was white.

But, the world is not white. I am not white. And we are not alright. When I talk about the weather you ask how hot it was in my sweatshop, When I ask what happened last night, you ask if I saw the Border Patrol lights, Because the world is not white.

When I say I want to eat, you say you don’t like dog meat, When I want to watch a movie, you ask if my eyes are open, if I can actually see, When I describe my dream car, you say I’m an Asian girl, that I won’t even know how to drive, Because the world is not white.

I admit it, I do— Sometimes it’s innocent and funny, and I’ll laugh too. But a million pokes of a finger will turn into one stab of a knife; You laugh for a minute, I live with that stereotype my whole life. Because the world is not white.

This poem was incorrectly printed in the 1/18/2018 edition of The Cowl, with the last three lines omitted due to a formatting error. The full poem has been reprinted here by request of the author.

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“What if you could take away your deepest regret?” Jimmy grabs my arm and says, “You had more good I reply, “Well I would have come sooner if the I stand there looking at the billboard with the sun times with her than bad. Do you want to erase all of it?” waiting room wasn’t so busy.” shining on a laughing couple at a picnic. I stop and I shake him off and say, “The good doesn’t matter She laughs, “Yes, well, it is a popular procedure.” She look at this billboard every day. It’s basically become when its only the bad that I can think about.” I grab my takes my clipboard, and as she looks over the sheets ingrained in my mind. Her perfect smile and his little briefcase and walk out. she sits down near a computer. laugh, images of a world so far removed from my own. The sun begins to shine through the clouds on my She says, “Well, Mr. Richards, Jealousy begins to grow within me as I prepare to finish walk to the clinic the next day. I come everything appears in order. So, tell my walk to the tavern in anger. to the building, a high- me, what memory are we going to be “You know, it really does work.” I turn around, rise behemoth that removing today?” surprised to see a brunette woman behind me. has “Resurrection” My hands begin to shake as I say, I ask her, “What works?” written across it. “My wife.” She nods her head and She smiles and says, “The Resurrection Procedure. I Across the street begins to type into the computer. remember being miserable for a long time, about what is that Stunned, I just sit there silently. I obviously cannot remember. But the second I did that same Finally, I work up the courage to procedure, I felt like the weight of the world had been say something. “You’re not going to lifted off my shoulders.” tell me this is a bad idea or warn me She begins to walk away. I’m about to chase after her, or something?” but I notice a clock hanging from a nearby store and She looks up from her computer I realize I’m late. So I begin to walk in the opposite and says, “No, from your file you direction. are clearly above the age to consent I eventually come to McShane’s Tavern. I head to this procedure. If you are having to the back and see Jimmy and Matt at the reservations, however…” regular booth. I toss my briefcase inside the Images begin to flash before my booth and join them. With a half empty eyes: our first date in a restaurant pitcher, I pour myself a glass of beer. when I couldn’t stop sweating, “Joey, perhaps you could settle this our first night together where she little debate between us,” Matt says. couldn’t stop smiling, our wedding Before he can finish that thought I where we promised to always be blurt out, “I’m going to actually do together, but it ends the way it always it. I’m going to go through with the does with her slamming the door on Resurrection Procedure.” billboard with the laughing couple. I walk through her way out and never coming back. Silence permeates the booth, as both Matt and Jimmy the automatic doors and come to a room full of people “Mr. Richards, are you listening to me?” take a long sip of their drinks. Jimmy is the first to running around. I walk over to the receptionist’s desk I look back towards the doctor and reply, “Sorry, speak, “You know, Joey, we realize you’ve had a rough and get a clipboard with papers that need to be filled what were you saying?” couple of years, but I don’t think this is the answer.” out. She shakes her head and says, “Is this something you Matt jumps in and replies, “C’mon, Joey, those Hours go by before I get taken into a room. Soon want to do? Because it can never be undone.” people never come out the same.” after I enter, the brunette woman whom I had seen the I turn my head and look back at the billboard of the I finish my drink and bang the glass on the table, other day comes into the room in a white lab coat. She smiling couple, finally realizing how much the woman “Well maybe I don’t want the same.” smiles and says, “I didn’t expect to see you so soon.” looks like my ex-wife. I begin to smile too. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PEAKPX.COM AND OPENCLIPART.COM 18

by Erin Lucey ’20 Portfolio Staff POETRY

Let regret get lost in the noise And pain be forgotten with the night. Count down to the future And be the reason it’s bright.

Bring with you those who inspire, And abandon those who restrain. Let the lessons stick with you But the clock dissolve the stain.

Hoping to grow, And planning to accept, While promising to cherish And have a soul well kept.

Holding onto the best, But letting my heart enjoy the fresh air, Because you can’t dance in the rain Without wetting your hair.

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by Jay Willett ’20 ShallowPortfolio Staff POETRY

Whether it’s exercise or stress, the sweat is the same, Slow, hot, sometimes worth it, sometimes not. She made me feel like I sprinted 200 laps, She watched me run and run, as fast as I could, Until the breath I was breathing wasn’t my own. Still I gasped for air. The goal still tens of laps away, Already ran far from where I began. Willingly, passionately, adamantly, Regrettably. During breaks the laps increased. She wasn’t cheering me on at the finish line anymore. My back twanged, my ears burned, my heart sunk deep, To watch her’s float to the shallows. I feel the same sweat trickle down my throbbing legs. She was cheering again, too far away to see for who. Warm wind from the south. I look back. The track seemed unfamiliar, but nostalgic. I smiled. She can wait at the finish line all she wants. I turned, and took the first step back.

PHOTO COURTESY OF LIFEGUIDER.COM Happiness is A Lie by Jonathan Coppe ’18 Portfolio Staff FICTION

Hatmakers in Chile don’t available. A museum or abandoned the conversation. Feelings are a regular part get a lot of break time. Child concert or play when I have I felt a little offended at the of my life. But I guess I was laborers in Nepal sometimes the time and money. I fill my idea that I was somehow a bore operating on the assumption have to sift through piles of life in various ways. I’m sort and amusing and depressing that if I wasn’t consumed by hypodermic needles. of realizing that I don’t enjoy all at once. How could Dave sit intense passion and wonder It’s important not to read too it, though. What I do at those there and tell me that in front and awe from the moment I slowly. Savoring words too things doesn’t quite rise to the of everybody? (Truthfully, I stepped into the theater I was much kind of ruins the overall level of enjoyment. probably would have taken it somehow doing it wrong, and effect. It’s like every time you The other night at the bar, worse if it were just him and because of that I realized that I get to a new word, you’re Dave says to me, “Man, you’re me.) But, no, I saw that Dave missed out on the whole play. trying to reinvent the wheel, to always talking about stuff we wasn’t trying to mock me and It didn’t do anything for me draw out its meaning all alone, could be doing. You never it’s certainly not that he doesn’t because I was trying so hard to as if it were the only word on do half of it, which is its own like me, so the anger faded make sure that it did. the page. But you can only issue, and I’m not complaining pretty quickly. And then I realized that catch a ball if you see it flying but sometimes I just think that I guess I also realized that that’s kind of been my whole through the air first. Same even if you did do it, you’d just he’s right. I mean, he’s not life. I’m bored and frustrated thing with understanding spend the whole time talking really right, but he managed because every time I do words. Savoring the words about more stuff you could do. to help me realize something, something I need it right then makes the words into the story And that’s kinda funny, but it’s which makes him about half- and there to make me feel and the story into the words. also kind of a waste.” right. Last time I went to totally alive. But it’s not that No, the story is the story, and We were all sitting together the theater, I found myself this thing or that thing is the words are the words (or the around a table, and I guess downright exhausted by the living. Living is the whole poem or the play or the…). I was talking about taking end of the play. I wasn’t rested sentence—or the whole I’ve been doing that a lot up golf or something. I or excited or cathartic. I was paragraph or book or—it’s all with life lately. I go out to the think I laughed it off and let just tired. I think I went home the words put together and bar every week. I’ve got a somebody else take the floor. and had to put on music to their total effect. You live life group of friends I read books Eventually the conversation unwind. That didn’t have more when you care less about with. (“Book club” sounds drifted to global poverty and anything to do with the play, whether you’re living life. too much like something your the working conditions of the though. It was all me. I spent Neurosis is savoring the words. grandmother might be a part third world. I got the general the whole play trying to feel Living is reading the whole of, so we’re just “a group impression of things listening something. sentence. I think I’m going to of friends”). The occasional with only half a mind, but It’s not that I’m emo or try to remember that the next movie. Lectures if they’re at that point I had largely depressed or something. time I go to the theater.

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Tiffany & Listomania Earl Resolutions We’ve Already Broken Making PC an emotionally stable Going to the Gym place one letter at a time

Being a Nice Person Dear Tiff and Earl,

Staying Within My Dunkin’ Budget Where do I go now that Alumni Hall is closed on Sunday nights? I have no Not Binging Game of Thrones desire to kill myself on Guzman Stairs while trying to Going to Ray More Often get to Eaton Street Café.

Quitting My Horrible Job Sincerely, “Hangry” Showing Up to My 8:30 a.m. Class

Destroying Philosophy Dear Hangry, GAHHHH. Not Watching Cat Videos To be honest, the new hours in Not Consuming Fried Chicken Alumni are just pissing me off. It’s obvious why Sodexo closed Not Wearing Sweats to Class Alum on Sundays. They want us to go to the Eaton Street Café or get mozzarella sticks in Organizing My Dorm Room McPhail’s (barf).

Reading More After all this nonsense, I’m canceling my meal plan, Not Having an Emotional Breakdown Every Night and am going to spend the semester eating out from Thayer Street and Federal Hill. Providence has so many good restaurants and I’m going to Letter to You use this as an opportunity to eat out as much as I can, preferably at a place that offers by Kiley McMahon ’20 Portfolio Staff organic fat and gluten free turkey burgers that are made POETRY from free-range turkeys and do not contain any GMOs.

Best, Dear You Who Shall Not Be Named,

As you kiss my soft lips and moan from tiredness, you check your text messages every five minutes to make sure that you are in the clear. You keep a photo of Elsa, Troy, and Chase stored in your wallet; they are so beautiful and grown-up-looking, just like you. You leave from my back door, and you run to your car down the street. As usual, you leave me alone as you rapidly pace from my humble abode to your lavish sportscar. I notice that you never once fail to fasten your belt strap and to zip your fly while you run as if you are a mad man. Dear SodexNO, Years later, you tell me that you are in the process of going through a divorce. Still to this day, I wonder why I am one of the few chosen to fall for you—an unavailable man. I wonder how I am No need to venture down to capable of breaking your family apart and for allowing your beautiful children to endure the lower campus. The wonderful divorce of their parents, something that I myself endured in my own childhood. Today, I cry and mysterious interwebs myself to sleep as I wonder how I let you, the man whom I love so deeply, ruin my whole life. have brought us the magic About a year ago today, I went through my own divorce. My husband cheated on me with his ex- of UberEats, Yelp Eat24, wife and their family is in the process of coming back together. I sit with tears running down my GrubHub, etc. The greasiest face and my emotions run wild. How am I capable of ruining your family and then of creating food in all of Providence is at the same trauma for myself? your fat little fingertips thanks to the most “millennial” of all I now know how it feels, to have the man whom you love so deeply, fall for someone else. I have apps. learned difficulty and today, I like to think of myself as a bigger and better person because of this insight gained through experience. I thank you with all of my heart for making me a stronger, better individual.

Thank you, You Who Shall Not Be Named.

Sincerely, A stronger and better person. This is a satirical column that does not reflect the views of Providence

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CARTOON COURTESY OF DAVID MARTINEAU ’18 Page 21 Sports January 25, 2018 Basketball Legend Jo Jo White Remembered by Jack Belanger ’21 easy, and bought into the idea nine assists while playing 60 out Sports Co-Editor of Celtic pride, giving all he had of 63 minutes, and was eventually Professional basketball every game. named the Finals MVP. One of White’s biggest games After he retired in 1981, the Celtics The basketball community of his career probably came on the retired White’s #10 jersey in 1982 mourned last week as former biggest stage. In Game 5 of the 1976 during a ceremony where they Boston Celtic and basketball hall- NBA Finals against the Phoenix raised it to the rafters. Eventually, of-famer Jo Jo White passed away Suns, White led the Celtics to a 128- White was inducted into the after a battle with brain cancer. 126 triple-overtime victory, where Naismith Memorial Basketball White, 71, had been battling the he led the team with 33 points and Hall of Fame in 2015 along with his cancer for a while as he had a brain former coach Tommy Heinsohn. tumor removed back in 2010. The Outside of his career on the announcement came just before court, White was one of the most the Celtics tipped off against the respected players around the New Orleans Pelicans. league. Unlike many players White starred as the point guard today, White was a quiet leader for the Celtics during the 1970s, for the Celtics and was known for playing in Boston for 10 seasons his kind-hearted nature. before finishing his career with Even after his playing days, White the Golden State Warriors and the stayed involved with the Celtics, Kansas City Kings. He, along with as he mentored many players over forwards Dave Cowens and John the years and was hired as Director PHOTO COURTESY OF SHEETER LECKA/GETTY IMAGES Havlicek, led Boston to NBA titles of Special Projects. Former Celtic, White holds up Hall of Fame jersey. in 1974 and 1976. White was a Brian Scalabrine, took time out of seven-time all-star for the Celtics the Celtics broadcast to talk about his jersey over the seat he usually averaging 17.2 points per game White. “In 2010, before every sat in over the years to cheer on and 4.9 assists per game in his game,” Scalabrine said, “he would the Celtics. The team also played career. stand at half court, give me a hug a tribute video for him during a Drafted ninth overall in the and tell me--every game--‘you’re timeout. 1969 draft out of Kansas, White doing great; just continue to be While he will surely be missed, quickly became a fan favorite in who you are, and do what you White left an impact in Boston Boston. He set a franchise record do.’ That meant a lot to me.” that spread across multiple by playing in 488 consecutive PHOTO COURTESY OF NBAE/GETTY IMAGES During last Thursday’s game generations that will remember games over the span of seven White dribbles the ball during a game for the Celtics. against the Philadelphia 76ers, his contributions on and off the seasons. He made the game look Boston honored White by putting court for years to come. Lacrosse Gears Up for Spring Season

by Eileen Flynn ’20 Big East All-star Byrne, will be a Sports Staff positive addition to the team as a women’s basketball new captain. In midfield, he has started in 39 games and scored The Providence College Men’s nine goals and four assists in the Lacrosse Team has been waiting 2017 season. As a senior, Kearns for a chance to play another game will want to make his last season since the gut-wrenching Big East the best for himself and his team. Championship game last May. The As an attackman he has posted 32 Friars upset Big East rival Villanova goals and 13 assists in his two years University in the semi-final game, at PC. winning their first ever Big East The regular season opens up on Tournament win and advancing Saturday, February 3 at Boston on to the championship game. The University. The Friars will then team played their hearts out against return home and pick-up their defending champion, Marquette momentum with a three game home University. They fell to the Golden stretch, hosting the College of the Eagles by just one goal on their Holy Cross, Bryant University, and home turf, concluding their 2017 St. Joseph’s University. season with a record of 14-7. The team will travel to the The Friars have had the past eight University of Connecticut to Sacred months to work hard in their off- Heart University’s territory on season, using this heartbreak to March 3 before yet another three- motivate them for a 2018 season game homestead against University with better results. Head Coach of Massachusets at Lowell, Harvard Chris Gabrielli added Conner University and Hofstra University. Byrne ’18, and Brendan Kearns ’19 At the first Big East matchup is on will join returning leaders, James Brendan Kearns ’19 looks to score during a game last year. PHOTO COURTESY OF NICK CRENSHAW ’20/THE COWL March 31, the Friars will face-off Barclay ’18, Tate Boyce ’19, and against St. John’s University. Austin Goltz ’17 as captains. PC. Boyce returns after a decorated a 0.569 save percentage. He was The Friars will have to wait until The returning captains will lead 2017 season. He received the ranked sixth in the NCAA against April 14 for their highly anticipated by example, and continue their USILA/Nike Third-Team All- all other Division I goalkeepers. rematch against Marquette successful careers as Friars. Barclay America honors and Inside Lacrosse Goltz returns as a graduate student University. The Friars are expected helps protect Boyce as he holds up Honorable Mention All-American and his veteran status will help lead to come back looking better than the defensive end; he has caused accolades. The Friars appreciate his the younger Friars. He played in ever, and have another historic year 35 turnovers and has started all steadiness in net, as Boyce reported 15 games last season and finished for the program. 47 games of the past three years at an 8.05 goals against average and with 18 points. January 25, 2018 SPORTS The Cowl 22 Bruins Go on Mid-Season “Hot Streak”

by Jeremy Perrigo ’18 flanked on either side by Providence defensively. Defensively the team Khudobin won four consecutive Sports Staff College alumni: Noel Acciari ’16 on played poorly at times in front of games before eventually forfeiting their own net, and often players the net back to Rask. After a loss to professional hockey the right and Tim Schaller ’13 on the left. This line is less known for were unable to clear out loose pucks, Edmonton in his return, Rask has its scoring, though it does have 26 resulting in bad goals. posted a record of 15-0-2 with a goals In an National Hockey League points this season and more known When bad goals start to go in on against average (GAA) of 2.16 and season full of feel-good stories for its ability to provide depth and a regular basis, the goaltenders are save percentage of .923. and teams that have played above stability. This line also gives the top typically the first players to blame, Overall, the team has seen more expectations, the Boston Bruins have lines the ability to catch their breath whether that be with or without success over 46 games than most made a name for themselves once while not becoming a liability for the actual fault. would have predicted. Fans look again as one of the league’s best. team defensively. This was the case for the Bruins to see how Boston adjusts without In 46 games, Boston has On the back end, Boston has seen early on in November during a McAvoy in the lineup. If the Bruins accumulated a record of 28-10-8 and a rejuvenated Zdeno Chara lead a California road trip where backup are as good a team as their play sits in third place overall. The Bruins young defensive core to success early Anton Khudobin temporarily won over the last month and a half has have gotten at least a point in their on in the regular season. Rookie the net from starting goaltender indicated, they should be able to past 17 games (13-0-4) and won their Charlie McAvoy has stepped in and Tuukka Rask after a poor performance find a way to forge onward until his most recent match up last Tuesday become everything the Bruins have against the Anaheim Ducks. return. night against the New Jersey Devils expected him to be and more. The by a score of 3-2. former Boston University star has The team’s success cannot be found himself right at home on the attributed to just a handful of players. right side of Chara. Up and down the lineup, the Bruins The veteran’s defensive style has have received strong play from nearly allowed McAvoy to take advantage every single forward, defenseman, of his offensive tendencies. This and goaltender on their roster. stability has also permitted McAvoy Brad Marchand leads the team to work through growing pains that in points with 50 (21G, 29A) while come with jumping into the NHL at linemates David Pastrnak and Patrice only 19 (now 20) years of age. Bergeron follow closely behind with Unfortunately, the team announcd 45 (20G, 25A) and 40 (20G, 20A) Monday that McAvoy has undergone points, respectively. a procedure to “treat an abnormal Rookie forward Danton Heinen heart rhythm,” and the expected time has been a pleasant surprise for of recovery is two weeks. McAvoy Boston. He sits at fourth on the team has 25 points (5G, 20A) in 45 games in points with 32 (10G, 22A) and plays and his absence on the blue line will alongside veteran David Backes and undoubtedly be noticed. 28-year-old Riley Nash. While the Perhaps no other position has trio acts as a third line, they have had received more attention for the Bruins few difficulties providing scoring for this season than their goaltending. To the team in timely situations. The line start off the season, Boston suffered has combined for 41 points during a variety of injuries to key players the team’s 17-game hot streak. such as Bergeron, Marchand, Backes, Boston’s fourth line, which is Acciari, Ryan Spooner, and David centered by former Miami University Krejci, and that is just to name a few. This created struggles for the of Ohio forward Sean Kuraly, has Marchand, Bergeron, and Pastrnak celebrate a goal. PHOTO COURTESY OF BOSTON BRUINS also seen success this year. Kuraly is team early on both offensive and The Last of the Enforcers by Meaghan Cahill ’20 enforcer players. the hundreds of players within the John Davidson stated, “The game Sports Co-Editor “I don’t think [the game is] going league. Even the “Big, Bad Bruins,” is officiated differently now…You professional hockey to get back to where things used to who used to be known for their can’t intimidate teams. Intimidation be, when there were these hulking toughness and physical style of play, doesn’t work.” It has been 101 years since the monsters whose role was just to have done away with enforcers, as A direct result in this change is National Hockey League has been fight,” former NHL player George shown by their actions of trading that goal productivity is at an all- established. However, while the Parros commented back in 2014 to Shawn Thornton after the 2013-14 time high, with an extra 1.02 goals game has fundamentally stayed the ESPN after he was not offered a season. Without the level of toughness per game, according to Hockey- same, it has also undergone many new contract. The reason being was that the enforcers are supposed to Reference back in the beginning of changes, most of which have taken that teams did not need the level of bring, there is more room for the October when the 2017-18 had just place over the past few years. And toughness he brought to the game young players on the teams to shine. started. High-scoring games are the changes are not subtle. Rather, anymore. With the referees strictly becoming a norm, with 3+ goals the entire way that the game has been The enforcer players are on the monitoring every move on the ice, scored per game. For example, in played has, in a sense, evolved into a brink of extinction, more so today the game has become strictly about the past nine games, the Bruins have new game. than back in 2014. Of the 31 NHL speed and skill. In the same interview scored 40 goals, averaging 4.4 goals I come from a very hockey- teams today, there are only eight as Parros, Columbus Blue Jackets a game. oriented family in Boston, so proclaimed enforcers left out of President of Hockey Operations And yes, I will admit that it is naturally, the Boston Bruins have most definitely satisfying to watch always been, and will always be, my your favorite team score countless team. I grew up hearing stories of the flashy goals, but the game without “Big, Bad Bruins” and watching old enforcer players is just not what it films of some of the organization’s used to be, mainly because it lacks the best games and fights. Compared to entertainment. Fights are practically the pro games today, those films do non-existent and checks are more of not have many similarities but rather a shove into the boards instead of very obvious contrasts. One major a nice, hard, clean hit. Gone are the difference is that the game no longer days of players being hit so hard has that level of physicality that it they actually went through the glass. used to. Hockey has transformed Hockey fans all around are having to from a game of both toughness and adjust to this change and personally, I skill to just a game of skill. Speed and wish that the physicality of the game talent have completely taken over would remain at the level that it used the NHL, decreasing the need for the Parros drops the gloves with Colton Orr. PHOTO COURTESY OF RICHARD WOLOWICZ/GETTY IMAGES to be. 23 The Cowl SPORTS January 25, 2018 Who Will Win Super Bowl LLI? New England Patriots

by Sullivan Burgess ’20 This game comes down to his Sports Staff ability to perform against the Eagles’ defense, which contains Professional football two pro-bowlers: Fletcher Cox, defensive tackle, and strong safety For the tenth time in the history Malcolm Jenkins. of the franchise, and for the eighth Brady, even at 40 years old, is time in the era of Bill Belichick coming off one of the best seasons and Tom Brady, the New England of his career with 4577 yards and Patriots have shocked the world 32 touchdowns. He is looking to yet again to find themselves in his number one receiver Brandin Super Bowl LII. Cooks and hopefully superstar After coming back from a tight end Rob Gronkowski, who 10-point deficit against the suffered a concussion in the AFC Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship. Championship, the Pats will finally The defense, led by free safety have a chance to go back up aganst Devin McCourty and defensive Super Bowl XXXlX opponent, the end Trey Flowers, will have to Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles shut down options such as Alshon are led by Nick Foles, the backup Jeffery, Zach Ertz, and Torrey Smith. quarterback for the team after However, without their number starting quarterback Carson Wentz one quarterback, will someone like tore his ACL late in the season. Nick Foles be able to the handle the However, whether the quarterback pressure of the big stage? is a backup, third string, or pro- We all know “Touchdown bowler, nothing can stand in the Tommy” is capable of this. In the way of New England’s roster. end, Brady and Belichick will be With the Pats looking to become bringing the Lombardi Trophy back-to-back champions after back to New England. last season’s overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons, Brady is also fighting to secure his sixth championship. This could make him the only player in NFL history with six Super Bowl rings.

Brady gets ready to make a pass. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK J. REBILAS/USA TODAY SPORTS Philadelphia Eagles

by Ethan Ticehurst ‘18 With the city of Philadelphia The end is nigh for the Patriots, Gillette Stadium come tumbling Sports Staff behind them, the Eagles will whether or not they lose on Feb. down this year at the hands of the Professional football travel to Minnesota with enough 4. Brady is getting older and upstart Philadelphia Eagles. Lead confidence to slay the NFL’s Belichick is closer to retirement by their (currently injured) and Goliath. than some may think. future-elite quarterback, Wentz, The end of the New England All dynasties must end at some All of the factors seem to be lining and his replacement, Foles, the Patriots’ dynasty is coming and point. Nothing lasts forever. up and we may see the walls of Eagles’ chances are looking good. the Eagles will start it off with a big win at the Super Bowl this year. After an extremely impressive NFC Championship game win, they have the momentum and the talent to finish their championship run. Nick Foles is shining in his substitute role after starter Carson Wentz was injured in the last few weeks of the regular season, and he shows no signs of slowing down. Bolstered by a strong offense surrounding him and backed up by a stout defense, Foles has the opportunity to become a giant-slayer on Feb. 4. The Eagles will do something that only their NFC East rivals, the New York Giants, have done in the last 18 years of the Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era: beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl. The Eagles celebrate their win. PHOTO COURTESY OF MITCHELL LEFF/GETTY IMAGES January 25, 2018 SPORTS The Cowl 24 Foley, Pinho Get Prestigious Nod Both Named Finalists for Hobey Baker Award by Sam Scanlon ’19 the Washington Capitals and an Sports Staff offensive powerhouse, Pinho’s professional hockey style of play is definitely a solid fit if he can work his way up to the big leagues after his graduation. It is hard to think about the His offense has been nothing short Providence College Men’s Ice of outstanding over his four-year Hockey Team without thinking career; he recently surpassed the of Brian Pinho ’18 and Erik Foley 100-point benchmark in his career ’19. The two Friar superstars have for the Friars. So far this year, Pinho been integral parts of the Friars’ has notched 24 points on 11 goals offense since they joined the squad and 13 assists, trailing only Foley in 2014 and 2015, respectively. for the team lead. Their preliminary nominations for Currently heating up, Pinho the Hobey Baker Award, which has registered 11 points in the first celebrates college hockey’s top eight games of the second half of player, should come as no surprise. the season, dating back to their Senior captain Pinho, a North matchup against Arizona State in Andover, Massachusets native and the opening round of the Three product of the Catholic Conference’s Rivers Classic. His efforts during St. John’s Preparatory School, has this span have earned him national been a dominant force in all three recognition as the Hockey East phases of the game throughout his Offensive Player of the Week, as career. In an interview with New well as the third Star of the Week for England Hockey Journal’s Jeff Cox, all of NCAA men’s hockey players. Foley spoke highly of his comrade Friars Head Coach Nate Leaman Pinho, saying, “He’s a great player. told Cox, “Pinho is really going He never makes a mistake. It’s hard right now. There’s no doubt about to find a player like him.” A player it. He’s come back after break like Pinho is certainly hard to find and he really has his legs going.” considering his roles on the top- Having the senior captain and first line power-play and penalty-killing line center playing his best hockey units, in addition to being the top right now is crucial for the Friars to line center. make a deep playoff run. As a sixth round draft pick Pinho is the type of player in the 2013 NHL entry draft to who excels all over the ice by

Pinho covers UConn defenseman in PC’s defensive zone. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAUREN CHADBOURNE ‘20/THE COWL

getting into the dirty areas, making just want to make plays.” A natural plays, and scoring goals. Speed playmaker and goal scorer, Foley kills, a fact Pinho certainly knows. seems to be doing his job perfectly. Perhaps the fastest skater on the ice In the second half of the season, at all times, his size and speed has the same eight game span as Pinho, allowed him to be recognized as Foley has picked up eight points on one of the nation’s best players, so three goals and five assists. With 82 his nomination is deserved. points thus far in his career, Foley Foley, the Friars’ other Hobey is well on his way to join Pinho in Baker Award nominee, has the 100 club. emerged as one of the nation’s best Foley has been heavily relied goal scorers as he is in the midst on for offensive production for of his junior season for the Friars, the Friars since his career started seemingly always appearing on the here at PC, and he has certainly scoresheet. Another Massachusetts stepped up to his expectations. native, hailing from Mansfield, has When the two of them start picking slid into the top scoring role for the up their play simultaneously, it is Friars with 29 points in 24 games. an absolute nightmare for opposing His 29 points are from his team teams. leading 13 goals and 16 assists. As the Friars face off against The Winnipeg Jets’s 2015 third another offensive powerhouse in round pick has a heavy shot and a the eighth-ranked Northeastern knack for getting into positions that University Huskies this weekend, allow him to score. His quick first Foley and Pinho will be heavily step and long strides enable him to relied on to match their weaponry elude defenders and get time and in Northeastern’s lineup. After a space to get off an open shot, which Friday night game at Northeastern, he rarely misses. the Huskies come to Schneider Like Pinho, Foley is a force Arena on Saturday night. Support all over the ice and in the dirty our Hobey Baker Award finalists by areas. He concurred in that same coming to the game, and vote for interview with Cox admitting, “I’m them at voteforhobey.com. trying to be heavy down low, take pucks to the net, and use my shot. I Foley looks for the pass along the blue line. PHOTO COURTESY OF LAUREN CHADBOURNE ‘20/THE COWL